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Police Beat for Saturday, August 19th, 2023

By Bruce Kropp Aug 19, 2023 | 12:45 PM

Centralia Police have arrested 44-year-old Robert Roe of South Cherry in Centralia for possession of under five grams of methamphetamine.   Bond was set at $7,500 during his first court appearance on Friday with the public defender appointed to represent him.  Roe also faces charges of driving on a suspended license, improper traffic lane usage, expired registration, and operating a vehicle without insurance.

Centralia Police arrested 26-year-old Christian Pierceall of East 2nd in Centralia for aggravated driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.   Bond was set at $15,000 during his first appearance.   If released on bond, he was ordered to not drive a vehicle and abstain from drugs and alcohol with random testing.   A public defender was appointed to represent him.

Centralia Police arrested 32-year-old Cameron Jones of Bicknell Street in Centralia for criminal damage to state-supported property.   He remained in custody on Saturday.

Illinois State Police arrested 44-year-old John Faulkner of Oak Street in Patoka for aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, and aggravated battery.  He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges.

Salem Police arrested 36-year-old Jeremy Moore of East Ogelsby in Salem on an outstanding Marion County DUI warrant.  He posted a $150 bond and was released.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary to a vacant home in the 2300 block of Berry Road in rural Patoka.  A number of items were taken.  The break-in was discovered Friday morning.